Hannah Coombe
Job: Medical Researcher
Industry/Sector: Health
Hannah’s childhood determination to help her cousin grew into a passion for medical research and human health.
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If you’re good in an emergency, then you could have a great career in Emergency Services
Industry/Sector: Emergency Services
A career in Emergency Services is unique. You’ll be working as a real-life superhero who is ready, willing and able to deal with an emergency (and loving every minute of it!). Emergency Services careers include the Police, Fire, and Paramedics. Each one offers amazing opportunities to make a difference in the community.
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From Penguin to Canberra: How a school-based traineeship set Lukas on a path to success
Lukas, from Tasmania’s North West, started his career journey while still in school, and it’s already taken him to some amazing places. Thanks to a school-based traineeship, he built real-world skills, grew his confidence, and found a job he’s passionate about. “It’s a great opportunity to dive into and see if it’s something you want
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University of Tasmania School Leaver Expos
If you’re currently in year 11 or 12, or recently finished school, attending a University of Tasmania School Leaver Expo can help you find your path to uni. Join friendly staff and students who are happy to answer all your questions about courses, scholarships, accommodation and applying. And even if you’re not sure what you
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Learners at the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport are kick-starting their careers
In October 2024, TasTAFE partnered with four elite Tasmanian sporting organisations to launch the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport (TALS). The Academy’s new 12-month program is embedded in the sports industry, working alongside the Tasmania Devils (AFL football), Tasmania JackJumpers (NBL basketball), Hobart Hurricanes (Big Bash League cricket) and Netball Tasmania – helping Tasmanians kick-start their careers in sports management, coaching and
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Hobart arborist ‘finds his people’ with Fee-Free TAFE
Hunter Church loves to be outside, loves rock climbing, and he loves trees. A career as an arborist was always going to be a good fit – but it took Hunter a while to find this pathway. TasTAFE’s Fee-Free-TAFE helped him get there. Hunter grew up in Adelaide. When he finished school, he enrolled in a Business
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Hobart and Southern Tasmania Employment and Careers Expo
The Hobart and Southern Tasmania Employment & Careers Expo is a free event promoting employment, training, support services and career pathways across the greater Southern Tasmania region. Come chat with a wide variety of exhibitors, including employers, training companies, industry bodies, support services and a host of other organisations here to help you with taking
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TasTAFE partnership helps migrants learn building and construction skills
TasTAFE recently partnered with Welcome Cultural Services to deliver the Job-ready for Building and Construction Program at Alanvale Campus in Launceston. Welcome Cultural Services is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in northern Tasmania – including many new arrivals to Australia. The program’s most recent intake featured 18 participants – including migrants
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Sabrina Blundell
Job: IT Support Officer
Industry/Sector: ICT
Sabrina Blundell didn’t take the usual path into the world of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). But her story shows that there’s no one “right” way to chase your goals.
Dr Margo Adler
Job: Scientist
Industry/Sector: Science
People come to Tasmania for scientific reasons, even if they don’t use that word. They want to see an Aurora, or do the Overland Track and see all these incredible species. Those are all scientific reasons